Co-op Coordinator

What is Work-Based Learning?

The Work-Based Learning (WBL) Program provides high school students with valuable opportunities to gain real-world work experience while earning school credit. Through cooperative education (co-op), students apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the classroom to actual workplace settings, helping them develop professional skills, build confidence, and prepare for future careers. Under the guidance of Work-Based Learning Coordinator Mr. Coach Nanthan Butler, students are supported as they balance their academic responsibilities with on-the-job learning. The program benefits students by providing hands-on experience, employers by helping develop a skilled and career-ready workforce, and the community by strengthening partnerships between education and industry. Work-Based Learning is an important step in bridging the gap between the classroom and the workplace, ensuring students are better prepared for success after graduation.